• New site launched for ID card appointments

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio-- The 88th Force Support Squadron and Military Personnel Flight’s ID Card Section is transitioning from RAPIDS to Setmore for scheduling appointments.This includes common access cards for all military and Department of Defense civilians, as well as retirees,

  • Spotlight: Senior Master Sgt. Benjamin Seekell

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Name and rank: Senior Master Sgt. Benjamin SeekellDuty title: First sergeantUnit of assignment: Air Force Life Cycle Management CenterWhat do you do at Wright-Patt?I provide leadership for over 60 (continental U.S.) and OCONUS units while serving 28,000

  • The Air Force’s dirty word: Don’t be afraid to say it

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- There’s a word we don’t often use in the Air Force. It’s one many people think about but rarely say out loud, and it’s probably not the word you are expecting: management.There, I said it, and hopefully, no one was overly offended.Every time I’ve gone to

  • Center for Space Research and Assurance celebrates 10th anniversary

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force Institute of Technology’s Center for Space Research and Assurance is celebrating its 10th anniversary this November. Since its founding, CSRA has transcended its expectations by enhancing AFIT's research-based, space-focused graduate education

  • AFIT graduates first class of pilot training pipeline students

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force Institute of Technology’s Graduate School of Engineering and Management held a commencement ceremony Sept. 15 to celebrate 103 new graduates. The graduates join a group of more than 22,000 AFIT alumni.Of the 103 degrees awarded, the Graduate

  • Fisher-Nightingale Houses to hold board of trustees elections Nov. 15

    WRIGHT-PATTERON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- In accordance with Fisher-Nightingale Houses Inc. bylaws, the election of certain board of trustees members (president, secretary and second trustee-at-large) will take place Nov. 15.Each position is for a two-year term starting Jan. 1.Fisher-Nightingale

  • Energy Action Month: Powering possibilities

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- As we continue Energy Action Month, it’s good to remind ourselves how to limit our carbon footprint.With the increasing impacts of climate change, large-scale natural disasters and growing threats of physical and cyberattacks on utilities, coordinating energy

  • Registration opens for final History & Heritage race

    WRIGHT- PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 2022 History & Heritage Race Series opened registration for the last virtual race of the season Oct. 1, featuring the C-47 Skytrain.One of the most famous U.S. Army Air Corps aircraft, the C-47, nicknamed “Gooney Bird” for its resemblance to an albatross,

  • Air Force Marathon volunteers wrap up 2022 season

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Air Force Marathon volunteers closed out the 2022 race season by packing up participation merchandise for virtual marathoners Oct. 11 in a base warehouse.A group of volunteers packed up medals, patches, T-shirts and other various products.Officials say it’s

  • Fire Prevention Week aimed at safeguarding community

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 788th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department held its Fire Prevention Week kickoff event Sept. 30, at the Wright Care Child Development Center in the Prairies housing area.This year’s theme is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.”Different activities and